Meat industry of Kazakhstan in the context of technological modernization of agro-industrial production

The purpose is to assess the current state and prospects for the development of the meat sub-complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan, identify the reasons that inhibit capacity building. Methods - when analyzing the dynamics of production processes and the structure of the meat processing industry on the basis of reporting-constructive, statistical – economic - statistical information for calculating the magnitude of the specific gravity and forecast indicators, expert - to assess the influence of external factors on this sector, monographic-when considering features, problems in the meat industry of the Republic. Results - the main indicators of the processing of livestock products in recent years have been evaluated. Positive changes have been observed in the meat segment, however, production efficiency remains at a low level. The main obstacles are the shortage of local livestock raw materials and its high cost, as well as a significant share of imported goods. The small marketability of farms reduces the efficiency of the production of meat products and semi-finished products. The research conducted by the authors made it possible to draw conclusions - it is necessary to strengthen state support for the meat sector, spread the cooperative movement and integrate agricultural producers and processors of raw materials. Such measures will create stable production relations, increase the volume of products produced within the framework of economic activities and expand the market for their sale. Among the main priority steps are the reduction of costs for the implementation of the production cycle, the use of innovative technologies and the formation of profile clusters. The growth of the capacity of the meat industry, the construction and modernization of enterprises will be a powerful incentive to strengthen the economic component of the country, organize new jobs, significantly increase the welfare of the rural population, allow us to take important positions in the system of international trade and ensure the food security of Kazakhstan.